I should cite sources but I kind of saved these up over a period of about 8 months.... so shit. Please don't sue me.
Friday, August 31, 2007
:-(
Just thought I'd share. There's one in particular that I was looking for from Time Magazine but couldn't find. I'll add it later if I do.
I should cite sources but I kind of saved these up over a period of about 8 months.... so shit. Please don't sue me.
I should cite sources but I kind of saved these up over a period of about 8 months.... so shit. Please don't sue me.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Arctic
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4354036.stm
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/08/070823-arctic-oil.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_claims_in_the_Arctic
I saw some articles regarding this a few weeks ago. The articles mainly discussed which countries would have the most reasonable claims for the region (Canada, Russia, and Denmark). But as of today, after seeing the above articles, I'm starting to think that the issue is of much greater magnitude than I had previously fathomed.
First of all, I'd like to make a prominent exhibition of my disgust with the opportunistic nature of our worlds nations. Since I first became well aware of the issue of global warming I have always considered it a monumental issue. One not to be ignored. I have always been critical of the fact that our country has not done all it can to contribute to the solution (Including it's failure to agree to the Kyoto Protocol). As a result (and no, I'm not pinning the issue solely on the US) of the failure by our entire planet to prevent global warming from reaching such extremes, polar ice caps in the Arctic. Consequently, countries around the world are scrambling to find some sort of connection to the region so that they may lay claims to it and with it whatever natural resources may be found there.
Similar to the technique of licking or touching food I used a toddler to lay claims to the last cookie in the cookie jar or possibly the last slice of pizza, Russia has already sent a submarine to plant a capsule containing it's flag at the seabed of the North Pole. Most entertaining of all is the fact that Russia dumped tons of nuclear waste in the Arctic Ocean years ago. If they do end up annexing the region I hope they clean it up well. Denmark has taken no physical action to stake their claim but has vocalized it. Last, Canada is creating two new military bases in the Arctic to protect it's claims as well as budgeting Roughly 5.25 Canadian Dollars for eight icebreakers to map out the region.
One of the articles calls the Arctic the new Saudi Arabia. Let's hope not. If only so much effort were put forth to protect natural resources rather than for exploiting them, our world would be a far better place.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/08/070823-arctic-oil.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_claims_in_the_Arctic
I saw some articles regarding this a few weeks ago. The articles mainly discussed which countries would have the most reasonable claims for the region (Canada, Russia, and Denmark). But as of today, after seeing the above articles, I'm starting to think that the issue is of much greater magnitude than I had previously fathomed.
First of all, I'd like to make a prominent exhibition of my disgust with the opportunistic nature of our worlds nations. Since I first became well aware of the issue of global warming I have always considered it a monumental issue. One not to be ignored. I have always been critical of the fact that our country has not done all it can to contribute to the solution (Including it's failure to agree to the Kyoto Protocol). As a result (and no, I'm not pinning the issue solely on the US) of the failure by our entire planet to prevent global warming from reaching such extremes, polar ice caps in the Arctic. Consequently, countries around the world are scrambling to find some sort of connection to the region so that they may lay claims to it and with it whatever natural resources may be found there.
Similar to the technique of licking or touching food I used a toddler to lay claims to the last cookie in the cookie jar or possibly the last slice of pizza, Russia has already sent a submarine to plant a capsule containing it's flag at the seabed of the North Pole. Most entertaining of all is the fact that Russia dumped tons of nuclear waste in the Arctic Ocean years ago. If they do end up annexing the region I hope they clean it up well. Denmark has taken no physical action to stake their claim but has vocalized it. Last, Canada is creating two new military bases in the Arctic to protect it's claims as well as budgeting Roughly 5.25 Canadian Dollars for eight icebreakers to map out the region.
One of the articles calls the Arctic the new Saudi Arabia. Let's hope not. If only so much effort were put forth to protect natural resources rather than for exploiting them, our world would be a far better place.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Fox Attacks Iran
http://foxattacks.com/iran
I'm getting CHILLS. Seriously.
On another note, it looks like Russia has already began it's age old practice of sending bomb carriers on long flight missions without any real target.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6957589.stm
There's so much shit going on everywhere; it's making me pretty uneasy.
I'm getting CHILLS. Seriously.
On another note, it looks like Russia has already began it's age old practice of sending bomb carriers on long flight missions without any real target.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6957589.stm
There's so much shit going on everywhere; it's making me pretty uneasy.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Holy Shit
http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2007/08/were-one-step-c.html
Dude. Back when I was 15 I thought the idea up. But I never really thought it would be possible. Jeeeebuz. This is insane!
Dude. Back when I was 15 I thought the idea up. But I never really thought it would be possible. Jeeeebuz. This is insane!
Russia
http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,2153418,00.html
This doesn't look good at all. A few days ago I mentioned that Putin had released a statement saying that Russia did not see Iran as a threat. Again, we just added the IRGC to our terrorist list. Also, as is briefly mentioned in this article, Russia has been trying to dissuade the Czech Republic from agreeing to aid our administration by allowing us to 'build' part of our missile shield on their territory.
The main article is about how Russia intends to once again become one of the top producers of aircraft; mainly military aircraft.
"The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, announced ambitious plans today to revive Russia's military power and restore its role as the world's leading producer of military aircraft."
" "Russia wants balance. It wants a strategic balance with the US," Ivan Safranchuk, a Moscow-based defense analyst told the Guardian.
"Russia wants to do this as cheaply as possible. But with the Bush administration withdrawing from arms control treaties, Russia is saying it is also ready to keep the balance at a high level of cost," he said. "
Are you seeing how bad this is? Russia is effectively not sitting still while we come into their back yard and set up a missile shield. Remember the Bay of Pigs? What was our response to them back then? Yes I understand that a missile shield now and their nuclear silos back then aren't the same thing. But, what about our arming one of our allies (Israel) over the next ten years combined with the missile shield? Yes, I know back then we weren't 'friends' but who's to say that we are now? And if so, by the looks of it it doesn't look like we will be for long.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!
The only comforsting factor about this whole situation is this:
" "I do not exclude that a new administration in the United States will re-evaluate the current administration's decisions on missile defence," he said, after a meeting in Moscow with the Czech defence minister, Martin Bartak (Yuri Baluyevsky, Russia's military chief of staff). "
This doesn't look good at all. A few days ago I mentioned that Putin had released a statement saying that Russia did not see Iran as a threat. Again, we just added the IRGC to our terrorist list. Also, as is briefly mentioned in this article, Russia has been trying to dissuade the Czech Republic from agreeing to aid our administration by allowing us to 'build' part of our missile shield on their territory.
The main article is about how Russia intends to once again become one of the top producers of aircraft; mainly military aircraft.
"The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, announced ambitious plans today to revive Russia's military power and restore its role as the world's leading producer of military aircraft."
" "Russia wants balance. It wants a strategic balance with the US," Ivan Safranchuk, a Moscow-based defense analyst told the Guardian.
"Russia wants to do this as cheaply as possible. But with the Bush administration withdrawing from arms control treaties, Russia is saying it is also ready to keep the balance at a high level of cost," he said. "
Are you seeing how bad this is? Russia is effectively not sitting still while we come into their back yard and set up a missile shield. Remember the Bay of Pigs? What was our response to them back then? Yes I understand that a missile shield now and their nuclear silos back then aren't the same thing. But, what about our arming one of our allies (Israel) over the next ten years combined with the missile shield? Yes, I know back then we weren't 'friends' but who's to say that we are now? And if so, by the looks of it it doesn't look like we will be for long.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!
The only comforsting factor about this whole situation is this:
" "I do not exclude that a new administration in the United States will re-evaluate the current administration's decisions on missile defence," he said, after a meeting in Moscow with the Czech defence minister, Martin Bartak (Yuri Baluyevsky, Russia's military chief of staff). "
Blackout
Last night, or rather, this morning I had a dream about blacking out. Meaning, in my dream I had a party at my house there was a bunch of people and a bunch of alcohol. Everyone was having a great time, then all of a sudden I wake up (in the dream not in real life) and I can't remember the night before. My friends are all there and everyone is in their own hell recovering from their hangover. But somehow I get the feeling that I did something stupid the night before, that everyone know about it but just doesn't want to anything, and that it's pretty fucking hilarious. i never actually find out what it was that I did. It kind of freaks me out that I had this dream. Weird.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
!!!
http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Former_CIA_agent_US_to_attack_0821.html
Enough said. All that's left is for it to happen. I hope I'm wrong.
Enough said. All that's left is for it to happen. I hope I'm wrong.
Monday, August 20, 2007
FUCK
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/20/lieberman-syria-iraq/
Lieberman is talking about punking Syria. It's getting really hard to keep up with some of this shit. What next? What are we going to demand from Saudi Arabia?- it only makes sense to think they are next on the list.
The United States of America has become a bully. We are a super power and because of it feel like we can bully other smaller countries around with demands and threats of attacks if our demands aren't met. The entire world already sees us this way. It's only a matter of time before enough countries get fed up with our shit and take real action. September 11th was horrible. Imagine what will come next. I have a feeling it will be exponentially worse. Ron Paul half said it and didn't fully support his argument after Giuliani attacked him during a debate, but I will: we brought September 11th upon ourselves. If we stay on the track we are on we are going to bring something much worse upon ourselves. Lieberman needs to change his mindset because his actions and words are cause for some serious concern.
Lieberman is talking about punking Syria. It's getting really hard to keep up with some of this shit. What next? What are we going to demand from Saudi Arabia?- it only makes sense to think they are next on the list.
The United States of America has become a bully. We are a super power and because of it feel like we can bully other smaller countries around with demands and threats of attacks if our demands aren't met. The entire world already sees us this way. It's only a matter of time before enough countries get fed up with our shit and take real action. September 11th was horrible. Imagine what will come next. I have a feeling it will be exponentially worse. Ron Paul half said it and didn't fully support his argument after Giuliani attacked him during a debate, but I will: we brought September 11th upon ourselves. If we stay on the track we are on we are going to bring something much worse upon ourselves. Lieberman needs to change his mindset because his actions and words are cause for some serious concern.
Step 2
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1654188,00.html
Read it.
So as you can see, if these reports are true, we will be adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) to our terrorism list. The IRGC is the largest branch of Iran's military. Virtually, by adding the IRGC to our terrorism list we are adding Iran itself to the list. Reportedly, it is believed that the IRGC has been aiding Iraqi militants with bombs as well as with intelligence easing their ability to counter our troops.
Now the point I was getting to. The IRGC gave open support to Hezbolla (a radical Lebanese terrorist group) during their conflict with Israel. Israel is our ally, coincidentally one we just signed an agreement with to give 30 billion worth in military aid over the next ten years. Is this all making sense? Seriously, it irritates me and worries me to see that I may be correct about what I've been writing regarding the issue. We really are taking quick steps to place ourselves in a position to "rightfully" attack Iran, or if not that exactly, be there to support Israel when they do so. What's more, Bush doesn't have much time left and I don't think he can gamble on the fact that whoever takes the Presidency after him will follow through with what he begins. Therefore, I'm afraid that whatever shit goes down will be descending sometime soon. Hah. Unless there's a way for the election to be fixed so that an administration can be put in place to make sure whatever is started gets finished? But I'd rather think that isn't a possibility whatsoever.
Read it.
So as you can see, if these reports are true, we will be adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) to our terrorism list. The IRGC is the largest branch of Iran's military. Virtually, by adding the IRGC to our terrorism list we are adding Iran itself to the list. Reportedly, it is believed that the IRGC has been aiding Iraqi militants with bombs as well as with intelligence easing their ability to counter our troops.
Now the point I was getting to. The IRGC gave open support to Hezbolla (a radical Lebanese terrorist group) during their conflict with Israel. Israel is our ally, coincidentally one we just signed an agreement with to give 30 billion worth in military aid over the next ten years. Is this all making sense? Seriously, it irritates me and worries me to see that I may be correct about what I've been writing regarding the issue. We really are taking quick steps to place ourselves in a position to "rightfully" attack Iran, or if not that exactly, be there to support Israel when they do so. What's more, Bush doesn't have much time left and I don't think he can gamble on the fact that whoever takes the Presidency after him will follow through with what he begins. Therefore, I'm afraid that whatever shit goes down will be descending sometime soon. Hah. Unless there's a way for the election to be fixed so that an administration can be put in place to make sure whatever is started gets finished? But I'd rather think that isn't a possibility whatsoever.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Well Well
I find it extremely entertaining that Animal Planet created a reality television show about a family of meerkats. Meerkat Manor. Haha. Seriously, can't they just produce more shows about vets and wild animals? Jeeeeeeez.
Besides that, I've decided that my life has to be a whole lot more adventurous. It has to start now. I'm sure when I'm older I'll be working more and have more responsibilities therefore I won't be able to take some of the risks required for some of these adventures.
First on the list: Skydiving.
I have to admit it's thanks to my friend Andre that I've decided to do so. He went for his 21st b day and took video of the experience. I saw the video of it and I must admit that it looks awesome.
I also have to fly a helicopter. This has always been a dream of mine. If it weren't so expensive I would get a commercial pilots license. Fortunately, I don't have to have a license to fly one, I can take a lesson with an instructor and fly the helicopter under his supervision.
Fly a glider plane. For this I believe I will actually get what is called a "rating." It's not exactly a license but it is what is required to fly solo or with passengers. I think the ladies would totally dig going flying with me. ;-)
Scuba dive. I use to want to be a marine biologist as a kid. It no longer appeals to me, but I definitely still want to learn to scuba dive. I've looked it up and it should run me down about $600.
Hang glide.I think this would just be cool. This is probably the most dangerous. Heh.
Go sailing. Just sounds interesting.
Go white water rafting and Kayaking. This should be pretty exciting.
For now that's where I will start. Hopefully I'll figure out some more stuff, after all that's a short list.
Besides that, I've decided that my life has to be a whole lot more adventurous. It has to start now. I'm sure when I'm older I'll be working more and have more responsibilities therefore I won't be able to take some of the risks required for some of these adventures.
First on the list: Skydiving.
I have to admit it's thanks to my friend Andre that I've decided to do so. He went for his 21st b day and took video of the experience. I saw the video of it and I must admit that it looks awesome.
I also have to fly a helicopter. This has always been a dream of mine. If it weren't so expensive I would get a commercial pilots license. Fortunately, I don't have to have a license to fly one, I can take a lesson with an instructor and fly the helicopter under his supervision.
Fly a glider plane. For this I believe I will actually get what is called a "rating." It's not exactly a license but it is what is required to fly solo or with passengers. I think the ladies would totally dig going flying with me. ;-)
Scuba dive. I use to want to be a marine biologist as a kid. It no longer appeals to me, but I definitely still want to learn to scuba dive. I've looked it up and it should run me down about $600.
Hang glide.I think this would just be cool. This is probably the most dangerous. Heh.
Go sailing. Just sounds interesting.
Go white water rafting and Kayaking. This should be pretty exciting.
For now that's where I will start. Hopefully I'll figure out some more stuff, after all that's a short list.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Another Clue
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20070816/71949222.html
Above is the link to an article where Russia states that they do not see Iran as a threat. Two posts back i was bitching about how our Gov has signed a contract to give military aid to Israel. The military aid to Israel was part of a program our government has in action to create a "missile shield" in Europe as safety from certain rogue nations (mainly Iran) in the middle east. So how does this look? We say Iran is bad and we take action to empower Israel, who happens to be their main 'enemy.' On the other hand Russia says Iran isn't a threat, yet they aren't taking any action. Here's my point: if shit goes down the US will be looked at negatively simply because of the aid given to Israel (which has been going on for decades). We're not necessarily instigating but we're definitely providing some fuel for the flames to be fed if and (more likely) when a conflagration ignites.
Above is the link to an article where Russia states that they do not see Iran as a threat. Two posts back i was bitching about how our Gov has signed a contract to give military aid to Israel. The military aid to Israel was part of a program our government has in action to create a "missile shield" in Europe as safety from certain rogue nations (mainly Iran) in the middle east. So how does this look? We say Iran is bad and we take action to empower Israel, who happens to be their main 'enemy.' On the other hand Russia says Iran isn't a threat, yet they aren't taking any action. Here's my point: if shit goes down the US will be looked at negatively simply because of the aid given to Israel (which has been going on for decades). We're not necessarily instigating but we're definitely providing some fuel for the flames to be fed if and (more likely) when a conflagration ignites.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Damn It.
Again, our government is pissing me off. I just read an article stating that our government has signed a deal with Israel to let them borrow 30 Billion US Dollars in military aid over the next 10 years. Roughly 75% of this aid has to be spent on Us arms deals. All in all we are making sure we get 22.5 Billion in business over the next 10 years in arms deals as well as arming one of our allies in the middle east.
God fucking damn it. Why can't we just mind our own fucking business..... seriously. 100% guaranteed there's a hidden agenda. It just pisses me off that our country is viewed in such a negative way by everyone else. This isn't going to help either.
God fucking damn it. Why can't we just mind our own fucking business..... seriously. 100% guaranteed there's a hidden agenda. It just pisses me off that our country is viewed in such a negative way by everyone else. This isn't going to help either.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
What the French? Toast.
I was surfing through channels looking for something to watch when I saw a listing for Scrubs at 8:30 on the WGN channel. I went over to the channel to watch it and baseball was on. Fuck that shit pissed me off. It's not like we don't pay enough for fucking cable- they can't get the listings right?
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
New Job
Alright. So new news. Here goes. It's kind of crazy- but we shall see.
So I got a new job today. I found an ad on the paper that read as follows:
GENERAL OFFICE Act Now!
Hiring Today. No Exp. Req'd.
Will Train, Ear Up To $725 per
wk * * (951)273-____ * *
So I called. The receptionist told me about the company. It's called Safety Pro Inc. They make fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and this pretty nifty stuff called Dri-One which acts as a flame retardant (you apply it on paper, wood, or textiles and they won't ignite). After the run down on the company she told me there was an opening at 4:30 for an interview and asked if I could make it. I said yes, got ready and went over there. It's in Corona off Main. I got there on time and filled out an application while I waited for whoever it was that was interviewing me. After twenty minutes or so the President of the company came in and gave me my interview. After a series of questions about myself, my abilities and my experience he offered me a job as a manager. Apparently the company is expanding and they are opening 15-20 offices throughout the Inland Empire. I'll be going through the company's management training program and after what I'm guessing will be a month and a half or two I'll be opening my own office and will be in charge of 15 people. My salary will be $4,000 a month.
So all this sounds pretty exciting. I mean, I've never had a management position before and thus have no experience. But I'm confident that if the training the company provides is good enough I will learn everything I need to be successful in this position.
__________
This turned out to be a bust. I got ripped off for $160 bucks.
So I got a new job today. I found an ad on the paper that read as follows:
GENERAL OFFICE Act Now!
Hiring Today. No Exp. Req'd.
Will Train, Ear Up To $725 per
wk * * (951)273-____ * *
So I called. The receptionist told me about the company. It's called Safety Pro Inc. They make fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and this pretty nifty stuff called Dri-One which acts as a flame retardant (you apply it on paper, wood, or textiles and they won't ignite). After the run down on the company she told me there was an opening at 4:30 for an interview and asked if I could make it. I said yes, got ready and went over there. It's in Corona off Main. I got there on time and filled out an application while I waited for whoever it was that was interviewing me. After twenty minutes or so the President of the company came in and gave me my interview. After a series of questions about myself, my abilities and my experience he offered me a job as a manager. Apparently the company is expanding and they are opening 15-20 offices throughout the Inland Empire. I'll be going through the company's management training program and after what I'm guessing will be a month and a half or two I'll be opening my own office and will be in charge of 15 people. My salary will be $4,000 a month.
So all this sounds pretty exciting. I mean, I've never had a management position before and thus have no experience. But I'm confident that if the training the company provides is good enough I will learn everything I need to be successful in this position.
__________
This turned out to be a bust. I got ripped off for $160 bucks.
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